Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), known by the mononym Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. Prince was renowned as an innovator, and was widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. He was widely regarded as the pioneer of Minneapolis sound. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, soul, psychedelia, and pop.
21 Nights--a first book by Prince and celebrated photographer Randee St. Nicholas is a stunning multimedia volume offering a rare glimpse into the life, lyrics and mystique of one of the most notable and prolific musicians of our time. This beautifully designed photographic essay flows from Prince's sensational, unprecedented, record-breaking, sold-out 21 concerts in 21 Nights at London's 02 Arena in 2007. Giving insight into his dueling worlds of performance and solitude, 21 Nights incorporates Prince's evocative poetry and lyrics to new songs and other selections, and 124 full-color, sumptuous never-before-published images by Randee St. Nicholas. As part of the multi-dimensional experience, it will also include "Indigo Night," a CD--available only with the book--capturing Prince's after-hours, live after-show sessions--rare and profound moments of musical genius.
21 Nights takes the reader from the passenger seat of a limousine zipping through the streets of London to his sleeping quarters in a luxury hotel. In between we see him and his phenomenal band of musicians, singers and dancers backstage in the make up room to onstage, bathed in purple lights and a fog of gray smoke. Like a movie-in-a-book, readers are taken on his journey from London to Prague, in a style that takes glam rock to a new level.
Then there is poetry and lyrics that reveal the heart and soul of Prince--in addition to his incomparable talent. Going beyond the catchy hook, he expresses himself on everything from the destructive forces of war, greed and superficiality the life giving energy of love, beauty, and--of course--music.
Indigo Nights is a live album by Prince, mainly comprising songs played live during some of the aftershows at the indigO2 night club in London in 2007. It contains eight live versions of previously released Prince songs, four cover songs, two new songs, and a monologue. The CD is only sold coupled with the 21 Nights coffee table book which was released on September 30, 2008. The book reached number 9 on The New York Times best selling Hardcover Nonfiction titles.
Record Company – Simon & Schuster
Manufactured By – www.copycatsmedia.com
Phonographic Copyright (p) – NPG Records
Copyright (c) – NPG Records
Credits
Design – Meat And Potatoes, Inc.
Music By, Lyrics By [Poetry / Music / Lyrics By] – Prince
Photography By – Randee St. Nicholas
Producer - Prince
Notes
The album is only available with the book "21 Nights"
"A Full-Color Photographic Essay - 21 Nights was inspired by Prince and the NPG's groundbreaking reign of 21 consecutive performances at London's O² Arena during the summer of 2007. It is a book that transcends the conventions of form as it includes stunning photography by Randee St. Nicholas, poetry and lyrics by Prince throughout, and Indigo Nights, a live sessions CD from O² after-parties at the O²'s Indigo Club which also includes new music by Prince."
Released: September 30, 2008 (21 Nights supplement)
Recorded: Summer, 2007 at IndigO2 arena, London
Genre: Pop, rock, funk
Length: 76:51
Label - NPG Records
21 Nights takes the reader from the passenger seat of a limousine zipping through the streets of London to his sleeping quarters in a luxury hotel. In between we see him and his phenomenal band of musicians, singers and dancers backstage in the make up room to onstage, bathed in purple lights and a fog of gray smoke. Like a movie-in-a-book, readers are taken on his journey from London to Prague, in a style that takes glam rock to a new level.
Then there is poetry and lyrics that reveal the heart and soul of Prince--in addition to his incomparable talent. Going beyond the catchy hook, he expresses himself on everything from the destructive forces of war, greed and superficiality the life giving energy of love, beauty, and--of course--music.
Indigo Nights is a live album by Prince, mainly comprising songs played live during some of the aftershows at the indigO2 night club in London in 2007. It contains eight live versions of previously released Prince songs, four cover songs, two new songs, and a monologue. The CD is only sold coupled with the 21 Nights coffee table book which was released on September 30, 2008. The book reached number 9 on The New York Times best selling Hardcover Nonfiction titles.
- "3121" – 7:44 (contains interpolation of The Entertainer, Scott Joplin's 1902 composition, and "D.M.S.R." from 1999)
- "Girls & Boys" – 4:05
- "The Song of the Heart" – 1:39
- "Delirious" – 2:01
- "Just Like U" (Monologue) – 2:49
- "Satisfied" – 6:19
- "Beggin' Woman Blues" (previously unreleased song) – 6:43
- "Rock Steady" featuring Beverley Knight (Aretha Franklin cover) – 6:37
- "Whole Lotta Love" (Led Zeppelin cover) – 4:42
- "Alphabet St." – 6:09
- "Indigo Nights" (previously unreleased song) – 3:41
- "Misty Blue" featuring Shelby J. (Dorothy Moore cover) – 4:25
- "Baby Love" featuring Shelby J. (Mother's Finest cover) – 3:54
- "The One" (with guitar solo from the Graffiti Bridge track, "The Question of U") – 9:08
- "All the Critics Love U in London" (variation of "All the Critics Love U in New York" from 1999) – 7:05
Record Company – Simon & Schuster
Manufactured By – www.copycatsmedia.com
Phonographic Copyright (p) – NPG Records
Copyright (c) – NPG Records
Credits
Design – Meat And Potatoes, Inc.
Music By, Lyrics By [Poetry / Music / Lyrics By] – Prince
Photography By – Randee St. Nicholas
Producer - Prince
Notes
The album is only available with the book "21 Nights"
"A Full-Color Photographic Essay - 21 Nights was inspired by Prince and the NPG's groundbreaking reign of 21 consecutive performances at London's O² Arena during the summer of 2007. It is a book that transcends the conventions of form as it includes stunning photography by Randee St. Nicholas, poetry and lyrics by Prince throughout, and Indigo Nights, a live sessions CD from O² after-parties at the O²'s Indigo Club which also includes new music by Prince."
Released: September 30, 2008 (21 Nights supplement)
Recorded: Summer, 2007 at IndigO2 arena, London
Genre: Pop, rock, funk
Length: 76:51
Label - NPG Records
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